BBQ Chicken Pizza with Caramelized Onions and Bell Peppers
20min
30min
4
580
Chef's Note
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in 2 tablespoons of the BBQ sauce for 30 minutes before cooking. You can also use a rotisserie chicken to save time - just shred it and toss with a bit of BBQ sauce before adding to the pizza.
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Ingredients
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 large yellow onion
1 medium red bell pepper
1 medium green bell pepper
3/4 cup BBQ sauce
1 pound pre-made pizza dough
2 tablespoons cornmeal
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.
- 2
Season 1 pound of chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
- 3
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 4
Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before shredding with two forks. Set aside.
- 5
In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Slice the large yellow onion thinly and add to the pan. Cook over medium-low heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until caramelized and golden brown.
- 6
While the onions are cooking, slice the red and green bell peppers into thin strips. Once the onions are caramelized, add the bell peppers to the skillet with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Cook for an additional 5-6 minutes until peppers are softened but still slightly crisp.
- 7
Sprinkle cornmeal on a large baking sheet or pizza peel. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to a 14-inch circle (or shape of your preference). Transfer to the cornmeal-dusted surface.
- 8
Brush the dough with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then spread 1/2 cup BBQ sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border for the crust.
- 9
Sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then evenly distribute the shredded chicken, caramelized onions, and bell peppers.
- 10
Top with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella and 1 cup cheddar cheese.
- 11
Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven (on the pizza stone if using, or on the baking sheet). Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 12
Remove from the oven and drizzle with the remaining 1/4 cup BBQ sauce. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
- 13
Allow the pizza to cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing into 8 pieces and serving.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
580
38g
52g
25g
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